Urban Planner: What’s On In Toronto, July 28-August 1

This week, Aisha Brown and Georgea Brooks headline stand-up shows; in town concerts from Doldrums, Sloan, and Dorothea Paas; crawl Parkdale for Tibetan momos, the waterfront for Iranian culture, and Campbell House for Toronto's Prohibition history.

By Steve Fisher Jul. 28th, 2:00 pm

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Urban Planner: July 23, 2012

In today's Urban Planner: free comedy at the Garrison, a benefit for CAMH pays tribute to Amy Winehouse, and Saint Motel plays the Drake.

By Steve Fisher Jul. 23rd, 7:00 am

NXNE 2012 Reviews: Friday

There's so much happening at North by Northeast, it's impossible to catch everything. Here's some of what you missed last night.

By Torontoist • Photos by Loni SchickJun. 16th, 1:30 pm

NXNE Best Bets: Friday

If you're looking for '90s pop punkers, naked comedians, or Australians, tonight's your night.

By Chris Dart • Photo by Loni SchickJun. 15th, 11:00 am

Who’s Playing NXNE: Diana Love

The rising stand-up comic talks about Strip Comedy, among other things.

By Chris Dart Jun. 13th, 9:45 am

Urban Planner: April 30, 2012

Today: Playwrights Guild of Canada kicks off a week of readings with Majal Ardal, I Heart Jokes celebrates local live comedy with their first awards night, and the Hot Docs film festival continues.

By Steve Fisher Apr. 30th, 7:00 am

Laugh Sabbath and I (Heart) Jokes Find a New Cabaret Niche

Comedy Bar has opened a second stage, and established comedy outfits are decamping from other local venues to fill it. We met with some of them to find out why.

By Steve Fisher Feb. 4th, 11:30 am

Urban Planner: January 3, 2012

In today's Urban Planner: check out a reading of Coleen MacPherson's latest, The Selfsame Hour; watch comedians public nudity at Strip Comedy; and catch Friendly Rich and The Lollipop People as they start their weekly residency at the Cameron House.

By Laura Hewitt Jan. 3rd, 7:00 am

Urban Planner: September 26, 2011

In today's UP: discuss the divide between suburbs and downtown with the bloggers of Ethnic Aisle or learn about the tech behind this upcoming weekend's Nuit Blanche, see which Toronto businesses are the most supportive of two-wheelers at the Bicycle Friendly Business Awards, and PWYC for music from folks at the Garrison or comedy from standups at Unlovable.

By Steve Fisher Sep. 26th, 7:00 am

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Local Ladies Who Make Us Laugh

By Steve Fisher • Photos by Corbin SmithJun. 2nd, 9:15 am

Urban Planner: April 5, 2011

By Ryan West Apr. 5th, 7:00 am

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